Plans put forward by the Rank Organisation to convert
the theatre into a bingo hall were withdrawn

1986

Rumours circulate that the theatre is to be opened
again as a music venue, but these plans appear to have stalled due to lack
of finance.

1990

23rd March

David Bowie - Sound+Vision tour Press
Conference

1994

Used briefly by the Elim Pentecostal Church

1995

Taken over
by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

1999

Auditorium restored

2001

Foyer restored

2004

28th February

Opens to the
public for one night by The Cinema Theatre Association to show the film
“Sunset Boulevard”

The last time this film was shown at the theatre was from 8.50pm to 10.40pm
on 11th November 1950

The UCKG Help Centre teamed up with
the Cinema Theatre Association (CTA) at their request, to screen a movie
in celebration of the wonderful restoration work carried out on the theatre
which was entirely sponsored by the UCKG Help Centre members.

The Guardian newspaper described the
Theatre as 'jaw dropping' and featured an interview with chairman of the
CTA, Mr Richard Gray who said the building was "one of the greatest
cinemas of its kind in Europe" and described its restoration as astonishing.
He said, "The church has done a really wonderful job restoring it."

Over 1,300 non-church members packed
in to view the theatre and watch the film 'Sunset Boulevard'. Future screenings
are anticipated.

The Rainbow Theatre is open for all,
regardless of if you are a church members or not. The public are always
welcome to come in and simply view the building if they wish.